quaver: Meaning and Definition of

qua•ver

1. to shake tremulously; quiver or tremble: He stood there quavering with fear.
2. to sound, speak, or sing tremulously: Her voice quavered a moment and then she regained control.
3. to perform trills in singing or on a musical instrument.

1. to utter, say, or sing with a quavering or tremulous voice.

1. a quavering or tremulous shake, esp. in the voice.
2. a quavering tone or utterance.
3. an eighth note. See illus. under